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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1906

Page

2

Japanese explosives found on Transport Thomas

Two sticks of dynamite were found hidden in the coal on the Transport Theis bound for the United States. An officer from Vancouver, Lewis vis, said Japanese stevedores planted the mines due to anger over America’s treaty actions with Japan. The ship reportedly carried 1,300 soldiers of the Seventeenth Infantry and 40 sailors. In a separate item, the International Typographical Union strike against commercial printers near Indianapolis ends with limited signings and improved outlook as unions report widespread support and resources.

Scrippe-MecRee Sattle Wash Theis United States Lewis Vis Vancouver Seattle Nagaski International Typographical Union Conmerettl Indianapolis Levy Brothers Court Reporter Company Wood-Wesver Printing Company Scott-Miller Printing Company Thornton- Levy Company Te International Typographical Union Ignal 10

Jan 4 1906 Horoscopes and Upcoming Cligarmikers Ball

The notice predicts work seeking and travel success for the day. It forecasts family happiness and possible marriage for a young woman. A child born on this day will be quick and active. The annual Cligarmikers ball at Tomlinson's hall on Jan 10 offers a $10 prize for an oat pair of two-steppers.

Wfe Clgarmikers Tomlinson's Hall

Public Health Board makes inspector reforms and new appointments

The Board of Public Health orders stricter inspector service, requires uniforms, and appoints Dr Norman E Jones as city hospital superintendent and Dr Edgar Kiser as superintendent of the city dispensary. It also directs competitive bidding for all supplies. The notices include ads for cold remedy and child teething syrup.

Board of Public Health Ougene Buebler Health Board Norman E. Jones City Hospital Edgar Kiser Ciy

Per Capita 18 S44 funds apportioned by state

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fasset A. Cotton directs a per capita distribution based on state school enrollment. With 3,651 students, the total apportioned amount is 1,105.5744 dollars, yielding a per pupil figure around 1. LL G.

Fasset A. Cotton

Divorce Decree Granted After Puzzling Inquiry

Bessie Hancock, described as unusually pretty, sought divorce from Leslie Hancook after he deserted without explanation. Judge Carter questioned the absence of a clear reason, but ultimately granted the divorce and awarded custody of the child. Hancock left the room smiling, concealing the deeper motive.

Bessie Hancock Joe Vingon Carter Superior Court Leslie Hancoek Judge Ter Peoria Phintif

Distributors at Dayton Meet Directors Form Session

The semi annual meeting of the Exclusive Advertising and DistributorsAssociation directors opens a two days session in Dayton. Attendees include President George Altman of Columbus and officers from Cincinnati Indianapolis Cleveland Atlanta Pittsburgh Baltimore and Dayton. The annual meeting will move to Buffalo next July.

Dayton George Altman Columbus T. Lo Kershaw Cincinnati Teuiry Floren Indianapolis Dinu Wharry W. A. Morton Cleveland M. Murray Atlanta FP. McManama Pitsburg Cs Baten Alianeapolis J. J. Jones Baltimore W. He Steinbrenger Samuel , Sioman Buffalo

Concussion of Brain Cited in Lewis Delong Death

In Elwood Indiana on January 3 a coroner's post mortem found that Jesus Delong, a 14 year old, died from concussion of the brain after leaping from a coal shed Sunday evening. The incident was investigated to determine the cause.

Elwood Ind Jesus Lewis Delong

Fire Ravages Farmhouse. Elderly Left in Peril

In Lebanon Indiana a farmhouse northeast of town burned last night trapping James Anderson and his sister, two elderly residents. Joseph Pool and Frank Thomas, returning from lodge, spotted the blaze and rescued the occupants just before they suffocated, but the building was destroyed. A separate Indianapolis juvenile court report urges stricter adult accountability to curb cannabis-like cigarette smoking among youths, detailing probation, reforms, and ongoing battles with cigarette addiction.

Ind Jas. Anderson Lebanon Joseph Pool Thomas Lodge Pool Anderson Gus Rubkes Stubbs Imal Caton Indianapolis Mose Juvenile Court of Indian Sports Pluitfield Kent Chlideen Hoy Baretts Coxey

Earlham College resumes term with big schedule ahead

At Earlham College in Richmond Indiana the new term opens with basketball on a heavy schedule including games against Indiana Purdue DePauw and West Next week class debates will select the debating team to meet Albion College in March and the girls debating team has been chosen Lawrence Smelser the college orator will finish touches on his address and practice daily for the next weeks a major event is expected in February in Indianapolis for the state contest.

Ind Earlhm Indiana Purdue DePauw Waist Hich Albion College Oxford Seminary Hass Lawrence Smelser Indianapolis

Two Brakemen Hurt in Separate Rail Accidents

In New Castle Indiana last night two Big Four brakemen were injured in separate incidents within the same hour. Voight suffered a mashed heel from coupling and Blaney was thrown from a toppled box car causing internal injuries. Both are expected to recover.

New Castle Ind Voight Blaney

Presbaugh Sues Bowman Estate In Heigerstown Bank Case

In Richmond on Monday and Tuesday Judge Fox will hear Margaret Presbaugh versus the Estate of John Bowman. Presbaugh seeks from Bowman's personal estate a dividend proportionate tax deposit of 3500 from federal bonds entrusted to Bowman at the defunct Commercial Bank at Heigerstown.

Fox Margaret Presbaugh John Bowman

HAULED CHOLERA HOGS IN DEATH CASE AT CAMBRIDGE CITY

Special to the Richmond report from Cambridge City notes one man charged with hauling dead hogs from cholera and fined costs in circuit court. Six men were arrested in the Lucy death case, which remains a mystery to authorities.

Richmond Ind Chartes Cambridge Joseph Lucy Elrest Lucy

Motion for New Trial in Indiana Banking Case

In Noblesville Ind on January 3 a motion for a new trial was filed in the suit of Elmer Stevenson receiver for the Indiana Banking Company against Joan C New and John C Wright. The motion will be argued March 1 after an 11 week trial in Noblesville where the jury returned a verdict for the defendants.

Noblesville Ind Elmer Stevenson Indiana Banking Company Joan C. New John C. Wright

Cars for South America order from Hastertown firm

New Castle Ind Jan 3 The Light Inspection Car company of Hastertown received an order from South America for 15 cars. The order accompanied by the cast came in response to a sample machine sent there recently.

South America San New Castle Ind Light Inspection Car Company Hasterstown

Auburn Junction Freight Crash Wrecks 14 Cars

Special to the Sun reports a Vandalia freight and B. and C. train collision at Auburn Junction yesterday evening. Fourteen cars were wrecked and brakeman John Settles of Logansport sustained a crushed leg.

Auhern Ind Auburn Junction Hhakeman John Settles Logansport

Albert Ellis Killed in Accidental Revolver Incident

Hillsboro Indiana January 3 special to The Times Albert Ellis age 18 son of Hen Ellis accidentally shot himself while handling a revolver. The bullet struck him in the head and he died ten minutes later.

Albert Ellis Hillsboro Indl Jana Hire

Death of Mrs Giles in Marion Iowa? Wait. Correction: Indiana city, not Iowa

Mrs Joseph T Giles, 38, died last night in Marion Indiana after a ten day illness. Her husband, Joseph T Giles, and the large band she led as principal of the Marion schools are noted in the report. Burial is planned in Bloomington. The death followed peritonitis.

Giles Marion Ind Joseph T. Giles Bloomington Peritonti Randy Hill Tainty Paris Austria

Lieut Bain Marries in San Francisco

Special to The Sun Martinsville Indiana January 1 Lieutenant Marvia J Bain son of the mayor and Mrs Bain of Martinsville was married last week in San Francisco to Miss Edie Ruth Rutherford of Edinburg Indiana.

Bain the Sun Martinsville Ind Marvia J. Balin San Francisco Misa Edlch Ruluton Edirburg

Evansville Woman Found Dead In Barn While Milking

Margaret Evans aged 64 collapsed and died in a barn in Evansville Indiana yesterday while she had gone to milk a cow. Special to The Mina reports the incident as a sudden death in rural area.

Evansville Ind Margaret Evans

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Praise and Claim Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect medicine that cures and repairs the digestive system by absorbing nutrients, renewing tissues, and preventing discomfort after eating. It argues the product stems from thorough research, promises long life and happiness, and offers a free book, with address details for Stuart Co in Marshall.

Stuart Addrena F Fa Stuart Co Marshall

No Place For Politicians At Local Council Meeting

Dr Charles A Sowders a physician at the hospital told the Local Council of Women that the hospital suffers from lack of surgical supplies medicines and nurses and urged a new hospital with a downtown location run by a business man. He blamed political influences and public apathy for the current wasteful conditions and called for removal of political interference. The meeting featured a discussion of a public restoration effort and the upcoming election of the Humane Society officers.

Charles A. Sowders Council of Women Sowders Uhr J Sanders

Odell Beaten in Caucus and New Deal Sweep

The report outlines Benjamin B. Odell Jr. losing the caucus to James W. Wadsworth Jr. amid a Roosevelt-Higgins backed wipeout as Merritt defeats Odell, with Wan and others offering resistance. It also notes Tyrolean dancers to perform at the German House under Franz Rainer.

Sun Vox Wadsworth Wainwright Merritt Benjamin B. Guell, Jr James W. Wadsworth, Jr Livingston County Roosevelt Higgins Franz Rainer Jad

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